Deck 3.5 for OS X Ships
PETALUMA, Calif. (Jul. 02, 2002) --
Version 3.5 of multitrack recording pogram Deck is now shipping, an upgrade that brings full support for Mac OS X, and new features such as OMF file importing and 5.1-channel surround mixing, according to manufacturer BIAS, Inc.
Deck 3.5 takes advantage of Mac OS X features such as CoreAudio support for multichannel and multiclient hardware, low latencies, high sample rates, and a fast, highly stable, multithreaded operating environment. Deck 3.5 is a Carbonized application, with the ability to run under OS 8.6 or 9.x.
The release of Deck 3.5 follows the release of Peak 3, which BIAS calls "the first professional stereo sample editing application released for Mac OS X."
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In addition to import/export QuickTime movies, with better-than-frame-accurate synchronization, Deck 3.5 now supports importing OMF sessions from video editing and authoring applications such as Final Cut Pro, Avid, and others. Sessions from OMF-capable DAWs -- including Pro Tools, Digital Performer and Nuendo -- can also be imported.
Also, Deck 3.5 includes the ability to output surround sessions to DVD authoring applications that include AC3 or DTS encoding, such as Apple's DVD Studio Pro.
The interface for Deck 3.5's built-in 5.1-channel surround mixing includes a 360-degree surround mixer, a "virtual joystick" with a choice of three optional panning algorithms: Radius, Variable-Width, and Room Ambiance. Each channel in the mixer displays its own 360-degree panning window. As with Deck's conventional stereo channels, each also supports up to four simultaneous VST signal-processing plug-ins. The master output window features a smooth fader for all of the six surround outputs (including the subwoofer/LFE channel), plus individual meters. Additionally, the interface offers complete control over output assignments for each of the six channels (requires ASIO or CoreAudio audio hardware with at least 6 output channels, and drivers).
Deck has a suggested retail price of US$399. Buyers of Deck 3.0 after October 1st, 2001 are eligible for a free upgrade to Deck 3.5 (proof of date of purchase is required). Previous owners of Deck 3.0 can upgrade to Deck 3.5 for US $149. Upgrades from versions earlier than 3.0 are US $349.
For more information, go to www.bias-inc.com.
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